Nir M.

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Redmond, Washington, United States32 yrs 1 mo experience

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Key Highlights

30+ years of R&D management experience
Proven track record in delivering end-to-end solutions
Expert in building and scaling technical teams

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS expert with extensive experience in software development and team leadership.

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Skills

Core Skills

Software DevelopmentLeadership

Other Skills

AI-assisted codingdeveloper experiencecloud-scale systemsAI CoPilot integrationCI/CD pipelinesdeveloper productivitycloud computingbig data analyticsbusiness intelligenceclient-server architecturestrategic decision-makingarchitecture designSQL databasesdesign patternsclient engineering

About

Seasoned technology leader with 30+ years of senior R&D management experience, driving innovation across applications and embedded systems. Proven track record in delivering end-to-end solutions—from strategy and architecture to hands-on implementation. Known for solving complex challenges with a comprehensive approach encompassing leadership, design, and execution. Entrepreneurial background with a strong ability to build and scale technical teams and products.

Experience

32 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

10 yrs 8 mos

Average Tenure

26 yrs 1 mo

Current Experience

Microsoft

5 roles

Software Engineering Manager - Azure

Promoted

Nov 2025 – Present · 5 mos

Building AI agents that understand codebases and proactively help developers write better code faster by shifting feedback from CI into the inner loop, reducing iteration time, context switching, and everyday development friction, while working at the intersection of AI-assisted coding, repository intelligence, developer experience, and cloud-scale systems.

AI-assisted codingdeveloper experiencecloud-scale systemsSoftware DevelopmentLeadership

Group Development Manager - Azure+Windows

Feb 2020 – Nov 2025 · 5 yrs 9 mos

Lead a team of 147 engineers driving developer productivity across Windows and Azure platforms. Spearhead AI CoPilot integration in VSCode and Visual Studio to streamline development workflows. Oversee secured CI/CD pipelines powering all Azure deployments across multiple cloud environments.

AI CoPilot integrationCI/CD pipelinesdeveloper productivityLeadershipSoftware Development

Principal Software Engineering Manager - Windows

Promoted

Dec 2013 – Feb 2020 · 6 yrs 2 mos

Led a team of 60+ developers focused on engineering systems, developer productivity, and source security for the world’s largest codebase. Delivered scalable solutions in cloud computing, big data analytics, and business intelligence using technologies like PowerPivot, ElasticSearch, and Azure. Drove innovations in bot technologies and enterprise-level metrics platforms.

cloud computingbig data analyticsbusiness intelligenceSoftware DevelopmentLeadership

Principal Development Team Leader - Windows Phone

Sep 2007 – Dec 2013 · 6 yrs 3 mos

Directed teams across a range of project scales, delivering both client and server architecture for the Windows Phone operating system. Collaborated with senior leadership to inform strategic make-vs-buy decisions. Led end-to-end development efforts that shaped key components of the Windows Phone platform.

client-server architecturestrategic decision-makingSoftware DevelopmentLeadership

Senior Developer - MSTV, Windows CE

Mar 2000 – Sep 2007 · 7 yrs 6 mos

Joined Microsoft through the acquisition of Peach Networks and contributed to development at the Redmond Development Center. Led architecture efforts across teams, specializing in compilers, web servers, and SQL databases. Recognized as a design patterns expert and key contributor to cross-group system design. Developed robust monitoring systems to support scalable, reliable deployments.

architecture designSQL databasesdesign patternsSoftware DevelopmentLeadership

Peach network

Startup - Member Of Founding Team

Mar 1998 – Mar 2000 · 2 yrs

Established and led the client engineering team from the ground up. Collaborated closely with international partners across Europe and the U.S., delivering solutions on platforms including OpenTV OS (Sagem), PowerTV OS (Scientific Atlanta), and WinCE 4.1 OS (Microsoft). Played a key role in shaping early product direction and technical integration.

client engineeringtechnical integrationSoftware DevelopmentLeadership

Intelligence

System Hardware/Software Engineer

Mar 1994 – Mar 1998 · 4 yrs

Designed and developed system-level software and hardware for defense applications. Built PCI cards and custom drivers to support drone simulation platforms. Engineered low-level solutions using 8085/8086 microprocessors for mission-critical systems.

system-level softwarehardware engineeringSoftware Development